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Inspired by Olympics debut, Japan's seniors blaze breakdancing trail

China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-07-15 09:51
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Reiko Maruyama (left), 71, encourages Mieko Nanba, 68, as she practices a "chair freeze" breakdance move during a training session in Tokyo on May 20. KIM KYUNG-HOON/REUTERS

"Of course, I never imagined I'd actually be doing it at this age but when the opportunity arose I thought, 'Why not? It sounds fun!'" Saruwaka said.

Saruwaka is now a member of Ara Style Senior, Japan's only breakdancing club of its kind made up of elderly citizens.

On a recent Friday, eight members gathered in a community center wearing matching orange and green T-shirts to rehearse for a performance at a local festival in two days.

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